Hamilton City Council audit report highlights issues in spending processes
The 2024 audit revealed “significant areas of concern” in the council’s procurement approach and said there was “improvement…
Hastings councillor Steve Gibson removed from risk committee by mayor
Lorkin said she was pleased to be appointed. But when approached by Hawke’s Bay Today, Gibson claimed it…
Dunedin councillor Benedict Ong faces Civic Centre limits over staff concerns
Benedict Ong was elected to the Dunedin City Council following a tenacious grassroots campaign. Photo / Supplied Correspondence…
Granny flat red tape changes shifts risk from councils onto homeowners – Bryce Wilkinson
In many families in the 1950s, the elderly lived with their adult children. Sometimes that meant a spare…
Mount Maunganui landslide: Paul Davison named to lead Tauranga City Council probe
The six people killed in the Mauao landslide were (clockwise from top left) Pakuranga College student couple Sharon…
Dame Kerry Prendergast appointed chair of Tauranga council audit committee
Dame Kerry Prendergast. Photo / Supplied Prendergast was Wellington Mayor from 2001 to 2010, a former vice-president of…
Far North Mayor Moko Tepania quashes rumours of Labour MP candidacy
“Would the mayor do the community the courtesy of being open about his intentions for the upcoming election,”…
Decision-making power slipping away from councils, Rangitīkei Mayor Andy Watson tells Rātana
He pointed to the pace and scale of reform across local government, including changes to water services, regional…
Hawke’s Bay weather response: What councils changed after Cyclone Gabrielle
We asked the council what they did differently this time. Wairoa District Council Civil Defence controller Juanita Savage…
Lake weed: Minister reviews funding after Rotorua clean-up costs over $133,000
Bay of Plenty Regional Council began skimming the weed on November 14, with Rotorua Lakes Council managing disposal.…
Solutions limited for roaming wild deer in Whanganui suburb, councils and DoC say
“I don’t think that is an expense that I should have to resort to,” she said. “It just…
Whangārei parents fight to save free kids’ bricks and sticks play room
The mother believed it was short-sighted of the council to consider leasing the space to a business. “We…